Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONNET: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY, by CONSTANCE CAROLINE WOODHILL NADEN


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SONNET: SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: We went a-begging for a nobler creed
Last Line: "perennial loaves, and flagons never dry."
Subject(s): Philosophy & Philosophers; Science; Scientists


WE went a-begging for a nobler creed,
We craved the living bread and wine of thought,
That Eucharist which is not sold or bought,
But freely given; yet, did any heed,
'Twas but to offer pence, or bid us feed
From empty sacramental vessels, wrought
Of gold or brass; we spent our prayers for nought,
Faint and athirst with spiritual need.

Then some brought grapes, and some brought corn and yeast,
Plenteous and good; yet still we murmured, "Give!
This is scant fare when thirst and hunger cry:
Teach us to change our garner to a feast,
Preparing food by which the mind may live,
Perennial loaves, and flagons never dry."






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